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BBC Modifies Typhoon HD4 To Shoot Super Slow Motion Underwater

 May 11, 2009 @ 01:00 AM (EST)
The TyphoonHD4 was the first digital high-speed HD camera with a underwater housing allowing slow motion filming underwater. The BBC released footage from a new documentary South Pacific, filmed with a modified TyphoonHD4.  The camera is capable of filming in super slow motion and high definition at 20 times the speed of a normal HD camera. They released two very unique clips from the inside of a 12 foot monster barrel wave. Let's not forget to mention that the cost of this rig is about $100,000!
 
 
About The Typhoon HD4

The TyphoonHD4 digital high-speed camera system is the predecessor of the TyphoonHD5. It's still up to market. This camera combines a high light sensitivity, high picture resolution and ultra high frame rates.

- light sensitivity 1000 ASA/ISO at 0 db (max. 5000 ASA/ISO)
- frame rate up to 200.000 frames per second (fps)
- 10bit colour
- resolution 1280 x 1024 pixels up to 1000fps
- 4GB onboard memory
- fast download via fibre channel
- robust system
- long distance remote operation
Comments
Gavin  Parsons
May 16, 2009 8:53 AM
Gavin Parsons wrote:
I saw the BBC programme where the footage was used. It was superb. Mind you it heklps to have the finance and logistics of the BBC Natural History Unit behind you lol
Jason Heller
May 18, 2009 9:11 PM
Jason Heller wrote:
It always does! :)
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